About

Erika Myrick

Studio Owner & Head Coach

Erika started dancing in studio when she was in 1st Grade. She joined the Forest Grove High School Vikettes as an incoming Freshman, becoming the Captain in her Senior Year.

After High School, she attended Western Oregon University and danced with their dance team for two years.

From 2001-2005, she coached the Dallas High School Dance Team before coming home to Forest Grove.

Head Coach of the Vikettes since 2014, Erika wanted to create a studio experience that would prepare dancers to perform at a competitive level.

Coaches and Teachers

Miss Eva

Miss Fiona

Miss Hannah

Miss Layla

Miss Layla is a professional WNBA dancer for the Portland Fire who has been passionate about dance since middle school. She has been teaching and choreographing since her junior year of high school and specializes in both jazz and hip-hop. As a former two-year Vikette captain, she has continued coaching teams and developing dancers since graduating. Layla is dedicated to helping every dancer build confidence, express themselves through movement, and reach their fullest potential both on and off the floor.

Miss Kaylinn

Miss Knoxx

Miss Sydney

Miss Sydney began dancing at age 4, specializing early in ballet and acrobatics. She competed in dance and Xcel-level gymnastics throughout her youth and served as co-captain of the Vikettes in high school. At the University of Oregon, she earned a minor in dance and performed with the Student Dance Company and DuckStreet Dance Crew, including at the ACDA conference. Sydney now focuses on acrobatics and technique, with a passion for preparing dancers for life beyond high school.

Miss Viry

Competitive team coaches

Come Dance with Us!

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